Amaravathi Dam in Udumalpet, Tirupur district, releases excess water through main sluices due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas. Second stage flood warning issued for nearby villages.
Tirupur: The Amaravathi Dam near Udumalpet in Tirupur district has been receiving a steady influx of water since morning due to heavy rainfall in its catchment areas, including Pambaru, Thoovanam, and Kanthalur. As a result, authorities have begun releasing excess water through the main sluices and canal.
Currently, the dam is receiving over 7,000 cubic feet of water per second.
To ensure the dam's safety, officials are releasing 2,000 cubic feet per second through the main sluices and an additional 1,000 cubic feet per second through the main canal.
With continuous rainfall in the catchment areas, there is a possibility of further increase in water release.
The Public Works Department has issued a second stage flood warning for residents of riverside villages including Kallapuram, Kolumam, Kumaralingam, Ruthirapalayam, and Madathukulam. Villagers have been advised to move to safer locations as a precautionary measure.
As of now, the water level in the Amaravathi Dam stands at 87 feet against its full capacity of 90 feet. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and may increase the water release if rainfall persists in the catchment areas.
Currently, the dam is receiving over 7,000 cubic feet of water per second.
To ensure the dam's safety, officials are releasing 2,000 cubic feet per second through the main sluices and an additional 1,000 cubic feet per second through the main canal.
With continuous rainfall in the catchment areas, there is a possibility of further increase in water release.
The Public Works Department has issued a second stage flood warning for residents of riverside villages including Kallapuram, Kolumam, Kumaralingam, Ruthirapalayam, and Madathukulam. Villagers have been advised to move to safer locations as a precautionary measure.
As of now, the water level in the Amaravathi Dam stands at 87 feet against its full capacity of 90 feet. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and may increase the water release if rainfall persists in the catchment areas.